Using Assessments for Professional Development

Assessments are known to help students identify their skills, interests, values, and their personality traits. For example, an assessment is designed to help students identify what’s suitable for them and potentially identify satisfying career path by asking a series of questions. The results generated in the assessment is based solely on how you answer the questions. Many assessments have pre-set categories or traits that are used based on your results. Anyone at any career level can take an assessment because it can help with identifying transferable skills, improve decision making, increase self knowledge, and give you confidence. Moreover, if you're unsure about your career path, or are changing career paths, an assessment can be a great tool to use for some guidance. If you're interested in taking a career assessment, you can do so in the Career Center at KCC! An assessment can be a valuable resource during your career journey. Take a free one in the career center today!

TIPS for taking Personality/Career Assessments

Be Honest: It can help you identify your true strengths and weaknesses and you can get an accurate result for being yourself.

Be Relective: It could help you show your true interests and values. Also, it can help you make good career choices.

Take Multiple Assessments: It could help you discover new options, verify your choices, and refine preferences.

Act On Results: It can help you on informed decision making, help you take action, and enhanced self awareness.

Keep A Journal: It can help you identify your interests, manages transitions, and sets actionable goals.

Resources:

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By: Giselle Torres (Career Peer)

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